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LB 110

Provide requirements for intimate examinations of certain body parts

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jana Hughes and 1 co-sponsor

LB 110 requires written consent or an allowed exception before performing pelvic or intimate examinations on unconscious or anesthetized patients, with patient notification if it o

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Bill Summary · LB 110

Summary of Nebraska LB 110 (2025)

Quick overview

  • Bill number & title: LB 110 — Provides requirements for pelvic examinations
  • Sponsor: Primary — Senator Jana Hughes; Co-sponsor — Senator Raybould
  • Committee: Health and Human Services
  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Current status: Placed on General File with AM63 (amendment 63)
  • Hearing: January 31, 2025
  • Purpose: To restrict pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients without prior written consent, with specific exceptions and an obligation to notify patients if such an exam occurs.

What LB 110 does

  • Prohibits health care providers from performing a pelvic examination on a patient who is anesthetized or unconscious in a hospital or medical clinic unless there is prior written consent or one of the allowed exceptions.
  • Violations trigger disciplinary action under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
  • If a pelvic examination is performed on an unconscious or anesthetized patient, the patient must be notified in writing before discharge.

Key provisions and changes

  • Consent requirements: A pelvic examination may proceed only if:
    • Written consent has been obtained from an individual authorized to make health care decisions for the patient; or
    • The examination is necessary for emergency diagnostic or emergency treatment purposes; or
    • A court orders the examination for the collection of evidence.
  • Enforcement: Violations are subject to professional discipline under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
  • Notice of exam: If such an examination is performed, the patient must be notified in writing prior to discharge.

Amendments and definitions (AM63)

  • AM63 added language that aligns with the bill and introduces:
    • A new definitional concept: “intimate examination.” This includes the manual examination of a patient’s breast or internal pelvic, prostate, or rectal exams, but excludes visual inspections.
    • A stated legislative intent emphasizing informed consent and patient autonomy in sensitive examinations.
    • A penalty provision related to the above provisions (consistent with disciplinary consequences under the Uniform Credentialing Act).

Who/what is affected

  • Health care providers performing pelvic or intimate examinations on patients who are unconscious or anesthetized.
  • Hospitals and medical clinics where such examinations could occur.
  • Patients, particularly those undergoing procedures under anesthesia or in unconscious states, who gain protection against non-consensual intimate examinations and receive discharge-notice requirements if an examination occurred.
  • Credentialing bodies enforcing discipline for violations.

Procedural timeline and actions

  • January 10, 2025 — Introduced
  • January 31, 2025 — Hearing; committee report issued
  • January–April 2025 — Referred to Health and Human Services; AM63 filed (April 8, 2025)
  • April 8, 2025 — Placed on General File with AM63 (advanced with amendments)

Potential impact

  • Strengthens patient consent rights for intimate/pelvic examinations.
  • Increases documentation and disclosure requirements for providers.
  • Introduces a broader “intimate examination” scope and associated penalties, potentially affecting clinical workflows and informed-consent practices.

Note: This summary reflects the bill language and committee materials available up to the current status.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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